By 11:30 Sunday night, the Dolphins could be a playoff team. Maybe news of that sort is a yawner in New England, where it’s expected of the Patriots, but in South Florida, it’s cause for celebration.
Right?
Not so fast.
Safety Walt Aikens is just one of 53 on the Dolphins’ roster, but if his voice is indicative, some interesting dynamics are at work, no doubt orchestrated by coach Adam Gase. Aikens says if this weekend’s results go Miami’s way, there won’t be any celebration.
“Nah,” Aikens said. “We’ve got to get ready for the next game.